Horsetail herb

Equiseti herba, horsetail herb.  

Horsetail consists of the fresh or dried, green, sterile stems of Equisetum arvense L.  [Fam.  Equisetaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.  

The herb contains silicic acid and flavonoids.  

Uses

Internal:

• Post-traumatic and static edema.  Irrigation therapy for bacterial and inflammatory diseases of the lower urinary tract and renal gravel.  

External:

• Supportive treatment for poorly healing wounds.  

Contraindications

None known.  

Note:No irrigation therapy in case of edema due to impaired heart and kidney function.  

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Internal:
Average daily dosage:

• 6 g of herb;
• equivalent preparations.  

External use in compresses:

• 10 g of herb to 1 liter of water.  

Internal:

• Comminuted herb for infusions and other galenical preparations for oral administration.  
• For irrigation therapy, ensure an abundant fluid intake.  

External:

• Comminuted herb for decoctions and other galenical preparations.  

Mild diuretic